Latest podcasts
- Higher Education – Life is learning.
Sunday, August 13th 2023
College and university have replaced high school as essential requirements for decent jobs. In the future, re-training will be a constant. It’s also tied into to our immigration strategy, and our industrial strategy.
Key words: Universities; colleges; economy; federal-provincial - Failing Grades – Education in the 21st century.
Sunday, August 6th 2023
COVID was horrible for schools, for students, teachers and parents alike. Yes, Canadian schools are very good. But the flaws are evident. It is time to re-think the entire way we organize education.
Key words: Education; families; work-life; federal-provincial - Sea Change - The future of carbon capture.
Sunday, July 30th 2023
With three ocean borders, Canada still barely sees the potential for oceans to help fight climate change, to protect ecosystems, and to build a totally new economic sector. Think kelp!
- Farm Re-generation
Sunday, July 23rd 2023
“If you eat, thank a farmer!” Yes, farming is a huge part of Canada’s culture, economy, and ecology. But it’s time to take a realistic look at farming in Canada. It’s time to plan a transition to a new model of sustainable and profitable agriculture.
- The Forest – In praise of Canadian wildwood.
Sunday, July 16th 2023
Plant a million trees? Get real. The forests are burning. Canada instead needs to take a new look at ecosystems, forests, sustainable forestry, jobs, trade, and Indigenous rights, and go in a totally new direction.
Key words: Carbon capture; ecosystems; lumber; Canadian brand